Chris White Gallery, Wilmington, DE · April 10 – May 22, 2026
An American Son
Oscar Eduardo de Paz
A Poetic Symbolic Account of a Life in America
Rendered in casein, collaged drawings, found documents, blackout poems, and acrylic medium, the work traces a childhood on the north side of Chicago across six chapters: survival, dislocation, agency, repair, self-discovery, and purpose.
The Exhibition
Works on View
Inside the Gallery
The Space
"Rather than situating struggle as the predominant reference for his experience, de Paz exalts un-extraordinary moments of joy, play, and peace as worthy of portrayal."
— Angela N. Carroll, Exhibition Essay
Read Full Essay →Opening Reception
Artist Talk
A conversation between Oscar Eduardo de Paz and curator Angela N. Carroll, held in the gallery during the opening reception.
April 10, 2026
Opening Night
Exhibition Catalog
An American Son
A full exhibition catalog documenting the complete body of work, with an essay by Angela N. Carroll. Available at the gallery and by inquiry.
Artist Publication
Fragments of An American Son
Studio Daze, Issue #1, 2026. An independently published zine by Oscar Eduardo de Paz, distributed at the opening.
Companion Audio
Audio Essays
Audio Essay
Ties that Bind the Most, Require the Most
ARC 25 Residency Exhibition, 2025
Audio Essay
Worn Down Soul
ARC 25 Residency Exhibition, 2025
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Available for acquisition, institutional exhibitions, and curatorial partnerships.